2025 House Bill 4708

Watercraft: marinas; enforcement of liens; modify.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled “Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375), as amended by 2016 PA 286.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bill No. 4708 updates the Michigan Marina and Boatyard Storage Lien Act to clarify lien enforcement procedures, notification requirements, sale timelines, and the distribution of sale proceeds for stored property such as boats and trailers.

Introduced in the House

July 1, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-62) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. John Roth (R-104), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Joseph Pavlov (R-64) and Jay DeBoyer (R-63)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

April 15, 2026

Reported without amendment

April 29, 2026

Passed in the House 93 to 13 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote